The smart folks over at Philips nanotechnology research have been growing indium phosphide (InP) nanowires. One of thier hopes is that the one-dimensional structure will eventually allow greater efficiencies. The ... continue to Philips nanoleds »

NASA and Medical College of Wisconsin have a page detailing the medical applications of near-infrared LEDs. I have to tell you, I would normally be highly skeptical of claims like ... continue to LEDs that heal »

When a junction gets warmer, the current through it at a given voltage will increase. The increased current in turn heats the junction further, and the problem gets worse. Eventually, ... continue to What is thermal runaway? »